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  • The Sky Above

    An Astronaut's Memoir of Adventure, Persistence, and Faith, Expanded Edition

    Series series Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics
    Looking up at the stars at the age of ten, John Casper dreamed of being a space explorer. The Sky Above tells how persistence and determination led to flying in space, after serving the nation as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot. Despite life-threatening experiences and failures, his spiritual faith was pivotal in overcoming life’s challenges. This expanded edition includes a Q&A with the ... Read more

    $29.69 USD

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  • The Sky Above

    An Astronaut’s Memoir of Adventure, Persistence, and Faith

    Series series Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics
    Looking up at the stars at the age of ten, John Casper dreamed of being a space explorer. The Sky Above tells how persistence and determination led to flying in space, after serving the nation as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot. Despite life-threatening experiences and failures, his spiritual faith was pivotal in overcoming life’s challenges.Through vivid storytelling, the reader rides ... Read more

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